History of the Origin, Formation, and Adoption of the Constitution of the United States, Vol. 2 / With Notices of Its Principle Framers

The index at the end of this volume, Volume II., includes links to entries for both volumes. An index jump-table has been added for the convenience of the reader.
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IN TWO VOLUMES. VOLUME II.
NEW YORK: HARPER AND BROTHERS, Franklin Square. 1858.
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1858, by GEORGE T. CURTIS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
BOOK IV.
FORMATION OF THE CONSTITUTION.
CHAPTER I.
Preliminary Considerations.—Organization of the Convention.—Position of the States.—Rule of Investigation.
CHAPTER II.
Construction of a Legislative Power.—Basis of Representation and Rule of Suffrage.—Powers of Legislation.